Scenery - Structures
CA glue for wood laser kits
I have begun to construct one of the laser cut wood structures. I started to glue the corners of the 2 story building with ca. Thin ca, thick ca, medium ca are all a year old plus but some have not been opened until now. They either take an inordinate amount of time to cure or the don't cure at all Then they snap apart at the joint subsequent applications don't cure well either. I fell like I've got a train wreck in the making.
Am I using the right adhesive for this thin wood? If not what should I use?
Bridges on the Grande Pacific Railroad Instulation
Step by step slide show of the whole process of installing seven bridges on the Grande Pacific Railroad. Enjoy.
Anybody have experience with Testors Non-Toxic Cement for Plastic Models?
Anybody have experience with Testors Non-Toxic Cement for Plastic Models? I picked up a tube at my local Walmart as that is the ONLY cement that they had. I usually use the liquid cement; however, in some instances I find that the tube works best for out of the way areas where I don't have to worry about the "ooze".
I'm wondering if it has the same holding strength as the "toxic" stuff. This stuff has a nice citrus smell.
Using leveling sand for ballast?
After reading Mike Confalone's Allagash story and seeing his scenery techniques I was inspired to try some of his techniques for myself.
Since I already had leveling sand from a previous patio project I decided to mix up some ballast using two different colors that I had to try and model the ballast used on the P&LE.
The mix actually came out very well and resembles the light limestone ballast of the P&LE. I was having a hard time finding a commercially produced ballast that was the right color and scale for HO.
Digcom Paper trailers and containers
For any one out there Icame across these while searching for HO model containers and trailers. They are paper models and are very well done . Has any one out there used / made these? They look real good on their website. ron netti
Ballasting Complete on the Yard -Trenton Subdivision in N scale
I have completed the ballasting of the main yard for my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale.
In the photo you can see the general layout of the yard area. The engine terminal and shops are located behind the yard in the top of the photo. The entrance to the VIA Rail passenger yard is visible in the bottom left.
The yard tacks are arranged from left to right;
Building the OPR in 2R O scale
Oregon Pacific Railroad
One Module at a time.
I will post to this construction blog as the modules are completed. Currently I do not have a layout room, but expect to have one completed spring 2015.
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Eugene
Windows in the New River Mine kit
I don't like the windows in the New River Mining kit.
I've tried Sharpies, paint markers, etc with mixed results.
I also think that the stock windows are recessed too far back.
Has anyone found a replacement window from another manufacturer that fits?
Any ideas out there?
thanks.
Trying to make trees (again)
I've tried to make my own deciduous trees in several ways and so far never liked my results good enough for the foreground of the layout. Today I had an idea so I tried again 
For this test I made a simple armature from stranded wire I had lying around:
N scale engine house parts = HO scale freight depot?
I have a place on my layout where I'd like to put a long freight depot. I don't really see any kits that match what I have in mind and even if i did, my budget is tight as usual. I had been mulling over ideas for scratch building something on the cheap and was going through some of my stuff when I came upon some laser cut N scale roof trusses and windows for a two stall engine house.
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